2016-12-09

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The temperatures may be sliding as December rolls along, but the action in the sports world is hotter than ever.  Eric and Larry are in Minneapolis for this week’s show, and they get us up-to-date on all of the happenings.  The Vikings have a crucial road trip this weekend.  Gopher football is making plans for the SoCal vacation.  The college football postseason is set, with awards being doled out as well.  Plus, we’ll head inside the Arizona Cardinals’ locker room with Patrick Peterson.  And a couple of San Antonio notables (Kawhi Leonard and Gregg Popovich) chat with us after the Spurs’ trip to the Target Center.

Vikings Look For a Late-Season Push

Segment 1: Just as the Winter cold is finally settling in across the Upper Midwest, the Vikings get a reprieve.  The guys discuss the importance of the Purple’s trip to Jacksonville.  Can they stay in the postseason race?  And what effect might this have on Adrian Peterson’s ability to come back from injury?

Gophers Ready to Take a Holiday

Segment 2: The fellas start the segment by keeping the discussion in Florida.  They look into the newest iteration of the Miami Dolphins’ football home.  Then, another Twin Cities team will be thinking about fun & sun this month.  We hear about the Gophers’ upcoming trip to play in the Holiday Bowl.

College Football’s Super Semifinals are Set

Segment 3: Our hosts continue the college football talk during this segment.  The national semifinals are set.  Do the guys like what they see from the CFP committee?  Plus, the Heisman Trophy will be awarded this weekend?  Will the ceremony be a Lamar Jackson coronation?

Defending His Turf: Arizona Cardinals’ CB Patrick Peterson Talks with GDG

Segment 4: Are the Arizona Cardinals still in the hunt for a playoff berth?  All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson tells us why their win over Washington was a crucial first step.  And the accolades continue to pile up for one Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.



Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.

Spinning & Winning Spurs: GDG Chats with Kawhi Leonard & Gregg Popovich

Segment 5: The NBA’s model franchise made its way into town to face the Timberwolves.  Eric and Larry caught up with San Antonio Spurs star guard Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich after Tuesday night’s game in Minneapolis.

More Talk on the Week’s Sports Headlines

Segment 6: What will come of the dust-up caused by the proposal that MN United has to host exhibition matches at U.S. Bank Stadium?  How will the Wild keep their recent points streak going?  How hot is the MLB Hot Stove right now?  The fellas answer all of those questions and more to close out the show.

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